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ajski1000
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Initially Posted - 12/05/2005 : 13:09:12

Hi all!

After reading the recent thread about Re-gelling the hull and this product called Poli Glow I am very interested in getting your thoughts.

Currently I have an 85, the hull is in decent shape but I would like her to shine a little more. After reading the recent thread about Poli Glow it seems that this product does just that. But Id like some info from the ppl that are familiar with it. I don’t want to go putting a product on my hull if I don’t know all the ramifications.

My biggest question is what is the difference between using a light rubbing compound and then sealing it all with a nice Teflon based wax? This Poli Glow is not a wax so I am not sure what the ramifications are. Does it protect the hull, what I mean is will it seal it like a wax does? Will it protect the hull against UV/Dirt. Bottom line I want to get the boat looking like new and protect it as well. What’s your thoughts guys?

Ps all you owners down in FL and CA, I couldn’t be more jealous right now, UP here in

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 12/05/2005 : 13:16:48

I have used Vert-Glass lovettmarine.com for several seasons and would not consider using anything else. (Yes I would substitute Poly-Glow if I could not get anymore vert-Glass.)
Another pointb that has been glossed over is that these products bring back the original color of the gelcoat with zero effort. Note the blue stipes.

Edited by - Frank Hopper on 12/05/2005 13:18:44

cjb
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Response Posted - 12/05/2005 : 20:05:52

I used Poli glow for the lat 2 years. I made quite a difference in the hulls appearance. A remover and cleaner comes in the kit. If you don't lie the results you can easly remove it. The first year I used it when I came int my slip my neighbor thought I had the hull painted.

25 tr sk

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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 12/05/2005 : 20:42:35

While Frank is happy with what Vert Glass did for his waterline and boot stripes, don't expect the same for the gelcoat. If you have colored or heavily oxidized (chalking) gelcoat, you should compound it before using Poli Glow, which merely puts a hard, relatively shiny finish on whatever you apply it to. (Incidentally, my stripes don't look quite as good as Frank's, but my boat is a few years older...) Poli Glow is not like a "cleaner-wax" that restores color (with lots of rubbing)--it's just a finish that sits on top of whatever you apply it to. I have found, however, that it is pretty good at resisting the brown gunk that likes to form above the waterline, and as Derek attests (in Texas), it holds up against sun for several seasons. What I don't know from experience is how easily it can be removed, even with its own cleaner. I can say that after three good seasons from one easy application, I'm ready to strip and re-do it. It's by far the best performer for the effort that I know of.

Edited by - Dave Bristle on 12/05/2005 23:39:27

Lightnup
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Response Posted - 12/05/2005 : 21:02:03

I used Poli-Glow on the last boat and just bought a new kit for the current boat. Like Dave said, it puts a clear, shiny layer over what's there. Which means that you have to get every mark, spot, scuff, bug stain, etc. off with the Poli-Prep first or it will be there permanently (well, almost) under the Poli-Glow. Also, I'd recommend not using it on the cockpit sole...it makes the surface sort of slick.

Haven't used Vertglass but, based on Frank's recommendation, I certainly would if Poli-Glow wasn't available.

Steve

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rclift
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Response Posted - 12/05/2005 : 23:17:14

I had similar results to Franks when I used the Vertglas. At the time I was really concerned that the gelcoat was so thin in places that pretty soon I'd have to consider painting. I didn't think another round of compounding and polish would help preserve what gelcoat was there. In my mind the Vertglas looks pretty good and has bought me some time before I'll have to actually consider painting.

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 12/06/2005 : 07:09:38

The reason I went with Vert-Glass is because it restores gelcoat color. http://www.lovettmarine.com/files/vertglas.asp
However I did use SoftScrub on the hull first because it was so far gone that I could not tell what color the hull was, it was almond/tan.

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danandlu
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Response Posted - 12/06/2005 : 10:16:39

Frank,

I searched Vertglas's dealer locator, none in Montana were listed. I then searched West Marine with several spellings - nothing. Where can I purchase this? Is the price similar to Poliglow (about $55, I think)?

Thanks.

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 12/06/2005 : 15:45:47

My link above has a button that is "shop on line" on the left side of the window, it is above the "dealer locator" button. Make sure you select the right category from the pull down menu in the shopping window. I have always bought direct.
Since I had used SoftScrub to de-oxidize the hull the first time I bought I simply bought a bottle of the restorer. The next spring I bought kit since I did not need to deoxidize. I have been impressed with the ph wash. If I were to do it again for the first time I would make sure I had the PH wash as well as the restorer.

Edited by - Frank Hopper on 12/06/2005 15:54:18

danandlu
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Response Posted - 12/08/2005 : 17:29:03

Frank,

I found the "Shop Online" button. I will probably go with the full kit. Thank you.

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